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Industrial Revolution landscape

Norrbottenspets

Also known as Norrbottenspitz, Pohjanpystykorva, Nordic Spitz.

Related breedAustralian Shepherd1840 to 1957 · United States

Norrbottenspets at a glance

Origin
Norrbotten, Sweden
Appeared
1800 to 1967 (likely)
Family
Nordic Spitz
Type
Hunting spitz (laika)
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 15 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 276

The name. Norrbotten, a northern Swedish province + spets, "spitz".

Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, France

Family and relatives

Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United Kingdom

Place in time

The Norrbottenspets appears 1800 to 1967 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Norrbottenspets is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.